no a 2001 dodge neon motor will not work in a 2000 neon
No
Yes there is no difference in the two years 2001 was a carry over from 2001.
yes 2000 to 2005 all had the same motor
not positive but as they are both second gen I think it should
2.0L 4 cylinder
No, The neon was revamped in 2003, with updated engines and chassis changes. As a Chrysler mechanic, the 2000 dodge neon 2.4L DOHC is the best. That will fit in a 2001 also.
No, the years have to match.
Haynes repair manual, Dodge Neon 2000 thru 2003. Book #30036
No. It is done in vehicle.
You can, But you wouldn't get much out of it. Swap for an SRT-4 motor.
Haynes repair manual, Dodge Neon 2000 thru 2003. Book #30036
Haynes repair manual, Dodge Neon 2000 thru 2003. Book #30036